Deep Purple
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Woo,
Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Wo-o-oo-wo-wo
When the deep purple falls
Over sleepy garden walls
And the stars begin to twinkle in the night
In the mist of a memory
You wander all back to me
Breathing my name with a sigh

In the still of the night
Once again I hold you tight
Tho' you're gone your love lives on when light beams
And as long as my heart will beat
Sweet lover, we'll always meet
Here in my deep purple dreams

When the deep purple falls
Over sleepy garden walls
And the stars begin to twinkle
In the night
In the mist of a memory
You wander all back to me
Breathing my name with a sigh

In the still of the night
Once again I hold you tight
Tho' you're gone your love lives on when moonlight beams
And as long as my heart will beat
Sweet lover, we'll always meet
Here in my deep purple dreams
And as long as my heart will beat
Sweet lover, we'll always meet
Here in my deep purple dreams
Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,




Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Wo-o-oo-wo-wo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Deep Purple" by Harry James and His Orchestra evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love. The song transports the listener to a dream-like state where deep purple hues fall over sleepy garden walls, and stars twinkle in the night. It speaks to the power of memories, as the singer is taken back to a past love who calls out their name with a sigh.


The imagery of the deep purple and the twinkling stars creates a serene and romantic atmosphere. It symbolizes the magic and enchantment of a love that still lingers even though the person is physically gone. The lyrics express the desire to hold onto that love, even if it exists only in dreams. The lines "And as long as my heart will beat, Sweet lover, we'll always meet, Here in my deep purple dreams" suggest that the love between the singer and their lost lover will endure, even if it can only exist in the realm of dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Woo,
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Continuing the expression of excitement


Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Reinforcing the excitement


Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Further reinforcing the excitement


When the deep purple falls
When the darkness of night descends


Over sleepy garden walls
Covering the quiet walls of a peaceful garden


And the stars begin to twinkle in the night
And the stars start to shine and flicker in the dark sky


In the mist of a memory
Amidst a hazy recollection


You wander all back to me
Your thoughts of me come back to you


Breathing my name with a sigh
Whispering my name with a gentle sigh


In the still of the night
During the quietness of the night


Once again I hold you tight
Once more I embrace you firmly


Tho' you're gone your love lives on when light beams
Even though you're no longer here, your love continues to exist when rays of light shine


And as long as my heart will beat
As long as my heart keeps pulsating


Sweet lover, we'll always meet
Beloved, we will always come together


Here in my deep purple dreams
In my vivid and nostalgic dreams


When the deep purple falls
When the darkness of night descends


Over sleepy garden walls
Covering the quiet walls of a peaceful garden


And the stars begin to twinkle
And the stars start to shine and flicker


In the mist of a memory
Amidst a hazy recollection


You wander all back to me
Your thoughts of me come back to you


Breathing my name with a sigh
Whispering my name with a gentle sigh


In the still of the night
During the quietness of the night


Once again I hold you tight
Once more I embrace you firmly


Tho' you're gone your love lives on when moonlight beams
Even though you're no longer here, your love continues to exist when moonlight shines


And as long as my heart will beat
As long as my heart keeps pulsating


Sweet lover, we'll always meet
Beloved, we will always come together


Here in my deep purple dreams
In my vivid and nostalgic dreams


And as long as my heart will beat
As long as my heart keeps pulsating


Sweet lover, we'll always meet
Beloved, we will always come together


Here in my deep purple dreams
In my vivid and nostalgic dreams


Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Continuing the excitement


Wo-o-oo-wo-wo,
Further continuing the excitement


Wo-o-oo-wo-wo
Continuing the excitement




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter De Rose, Mitchell Parish

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Comments from YouTube:

BubbaTex

Listen to the entire Your Dance Date with Harry James album here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6QBz9lSHKg&list=PL0E0123v1zlO3hfOeltIf9PGVzc6HGWvb
Listen to the entire Harry James Snooty Fruity compilation album here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wag4w-BqwVc&list=PL0E0123v1zlOQuKzcrd2liNP8AkAlKbSk

Laura Cummings

Love this song; currently learning it for piano.

BubbaTex

@Laura Cummings thanks for sharing! I'm glad you found this version as there are a lot out there - Harry James even released another recording of it in 1959: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SSe7HlWVYM. Have fun learning it on piano!

Brian Lemaire

I'm always looking or 1949 or 1950 classics. This fits the bill nicely.

BubbaTex

@Brian Lemaire I'm glad you found it, and thanks for tuning in. BTW, I noticed the Cole Porter playlist on your channel. You might be interested in HJ's treatment of a Cole Porter song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWXHcWSfB3A Happy listening!

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